Spanish 1 Honors Syllabus Fall - Academics | IVC

1 Sample Syllabus for Spanish 2 - Irvine Valley College This Syllabus is subject to change without notice. See your instructor for the current Syllabus of the course you are enrolled in. Spanish Dept. Website: TEXTS & MATERIALS Dos mundos Plus Package (e-text and loose leaf copy of text plus Online Cuaderno de actividades), by Terrell, Andrade, Egasse and Mu oz, ISBN 9780077423308. Available at the IVC bookstore or OR Dos mundos, 7th edition ISBN: 0073385212 and the electronic workbook (Dos mundos, Online Cuaderno de actividades), 7th edition ISBN: 0077304667 by Terrell et al (or ISBN: 007735849X if purchased online through ) AND Reader: La chica de los zapatos verdes, ISBN: 978-8497130721by Suris Jord CLASS PROCEDURE and GENERAL GOALS The primary focus of this second semester of Spanish is to continue to develop your ability to understand native spoken and written Spanish and to increase your skill at expressing yourself in basic situations.

2 Listening comprehension and reading are the bases for the sound acquisition of a foreign language. Remember that as children learning your first language, you had lots of time to listen before you attempted to speak. Don't be impatient with yourself when you find that you can understand far more than you can produce, that is natural; your speaking and writing ability will always lag slightly behind your ability to understand. You cannot expect to acquire native-like competence in a foreign language in one to two years. You can expect to be able to communicate with native speakers of Spanish even though you make mistakes. The goal in this course is communicative competence and not grammatical perfection. This class will use reading and writing activities to enhance your grasp of vocabulary and to provide you with opportunities to express yourself in Spanish .

3 Classroom time will be devoted almost solely to activities that will allow you to practice your skills of understanding and interacting in Spanish . Classroom time will not be spent doing grammar drills, translating, or listening to lengthy explanations of grammar. Students are expected to study and practice most grammatical concepts outside of class. If you feel that you need additional help with Spanish , please sign up for Spanish 180 and seek help at the Language Acquisition Center (LAC) or see your instructor during office hours. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (State mandated) Student will interpret native spoken Spanish language based on topics listed in the Course Outline of Record (available at Click on Class Schedule, Spanish , Details, Topics Covered).

4 Student will read and interpret material written in Spanish of at least 3 paragraphs in length. Student will correctly identify course-pertinent vocabulary based on topics listed in Course Outline of Record (available at Click on Class Schedule, Spanish , Details, Topics Covered). COURSE PRE-REQUISITES You and the Other Students in the Classroom Setting: Classroom commands, Names, Colors, Clothing, Numbers to 1,000,000, Greetings, Classroom objects, Parts of the body, Description of people: physical (hair/eye color, stature), personality (shy, serious, enthusiastic), age. Family and Favorite Activities: Immediate family, Possessions, Languages and nationalities, Favorite activities and sports. Plans and Preferences: Making plans, Classes, Days of the week, Preferences, Weather.

5 Activities: Location of things, Places in a city or university, Daily activities, Foods and meals, Origin. Daily Life and Holidays: Holidays and celebrations, Daily routine, States of being and emotions. Spanish 2 Sample Syllabus , pg. 2 Classes and Careers: Classroom activities, Abilities, Careers and work activities, Activities in progress, Future plans. COURSE OBJECTIVES At the end of this semester you can reasonably expect to be able to understand and communicate on the following topics: Residence: House, rooms, and furniture, Activities and obligations at home, Neighborhood, Friends and neighbors, Introducing friends, Past Experiences: Past experiences-- yourself and others, Past events Foods and Restaurants: Foods and beverages, Buying and preparing food, recipes, Ordering in a restaurant Memories: Family and relatives, Childhood experiences, Teen-age activities, Adult experiences and memories Our Planet: Geographical terms and climate, Modes of transportation, Environmental issues Travel.

6 Car travel, Making travel plans (reservations, tickets), Being a tourist in the Hispanic world (city maps, lodging) GRADING STANDARDS Your grade will be based on the following criteria: Grading scale: Chapter exams ..35% 100% - 90% - A Final Exam..25% 89% - 80% - B Novel Exam.. 10% 79% - 70% - C Assignments ..30% 69% - 60% - D 59% and below - F Grades are NOT rounded-up on the final grade in this course. ATTENDANCE This class requires your participation and absences will affect your grade. If you do not need to attend this class to pass the chapter exams, you belong in a more advanced Spanish class. All students may miss two classes without any effect on the grade.

7 Each absence above two (2) will lower your final grade in the course by 3% points per missed class. Students who miss 7 or more classes may consider this contract terminated and may be dropped from class. If you are asked to leave class for a discipline-related issue, you will be considered absent for that class session. Roll is taken after the break. IVC policy allows professors to drop students who do not attend class for six cumulative hours, but if you stop attending a course, it is always your responsibility to withdraw. Arriving late or leaving early will count toward missed classes. Tertulias (cultural programs, game or films) may be used to make up, up to two absences. Absences for illness, family obligations, work, sports events, student government and other classes count as part of your two absences.

8 There are no "excused" absences; use your two absences wisely. Letting your instructor know in advance you will be missing a class is a courtesy to her, but does not affect the attendance conditions set forth in this Syllabus . ASSIGNMENTS This is a college-level transfer course. In order to succeed you will need college level skills in reading, writing, listening, speaking and note taking. This course is worth five (5) units and follows the Carnegie unit system: each hour in class = two hours of outside work. In order to succeed in this class, plan on studying between 8 and 12 hours a week outside of class. There are different kinds of assignments in this course. Please read carefully: Spanish 2 Sample Syllabus , pg.

9 3 You must turn in 100 POINTS worth of assignments from the following three options: Assigned Actividades escritas exercises from the Online Cuaderno de actividades (listed in the tarea handout distributed by your instructor the first day of class). Points vary by assignment. Chapter essays found in the Online Cuaderno de actividades. Choose one of the topics (see assignment handout), and in a piece of paper, write an essay according to the instructions. All students must write at least three (3) essays during the semester. For each missed essay, 10 points will be deducted from this category at the end of the semester. Do not use a computer to translate your essay from English and do not have a native speaker write or significantly edit your essay.

10 A rubric on how the essay is evaluated can be found on page 10 of the tarea (assignment) handout. Each graded essay is worth 10 points. Actividades culturales listed on page 11 of the tarea (assignment) handout. This list includes activities in the local Hispanic community and other cultural activities. Points vary by assignment. Your instructor will base your Assignment grade on a 100 point scale. Once you have turned in 100 points worth of work, you will have completed your Assignment obligation for this course. Be advised that turning in more assignments will not earn you more points or make up for missing points on previous assignments; therefore, make sure that each assignment you turn in is your best work.